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Spartans Acosta and Tinsley named NACC Outdoor Track Athletes of the Week

Aurora University sophomore Armando Acosta (men's track) and senior Steven Tinsley (men's field) have been named Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) Outdoor Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week, as selected by the league's athletics communications professionals.

Men's Track --- Armando Acosta, So., Aurora University
Acosta, a sophomore from Aurora, Illinois, set a new Aurora University record in the 800-meter run at the Elmhurst Twilight Invitational. His time of 1:53.23 was good enough for victory in a field that included multiple NCAA Division I and NAIA runners, along with top NCAA Division III runners in the area. The time also currently leads the NACC performance list.

Men's Field --- Steven Tinsley, Sr., Aurora University
Tinsley, a senior from Coconut Creek, Florida, finished runner-up in the discus throw at the Grand View Viking Classic on April 25. His throw of 50.61 meters (166-0) is a personal best and currently sits 17th on the NCAA Division III ranked performance list.

Next scheduled action for the Spartan track and field teams comes Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 at the 2025 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Outdoor Track Championship hosted by St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin.
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